What do the current literature and the Evidence Analysis Library (EAL) indicate regarding the role of sodium intake in the control of hypertension? Is there a significant correlation between sodium intake and cardiovascular risk?
What will be an ideal response?
Salt sensitivity (defined as ≥ 10% increase in mean arterial pressure with salt loading) occurs in ~ 50% of hypertensive patietns. Target organ events are higher in salt sensitive patients. Sodium adversely affects endothelial cells and an increased Na/K ratio is also associated with increased CVD and CVA. Therefore, consumption of <2400 mg/day is recommended.
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What will be an ideal response?
Unsaturated fats are associated with increase in ___.
a. Melanocytes b. Chylomicrons c. LDL Cholesterol d. HDL Cholesterol
We say that most cases of hypertension are considered to be essential hypertension. What does this mean?
a. it is a very serious disease b. it is caused by a dietary factor c. the etiology is unknown
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)